Athens: Greece officially opens its New Acropolis Museum today after years of delays, rekindling its campaign to have the British Museum return its collection of fifth-century BC artworks taken from the Parthenon temple. President Karolos Papoulias, Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis and European Commission President Jose Barroso will speak at the opening, details of which continue to be a closely guarded secret. Turkish Prime Minister Recep...
Gods in colour: Exhibition of ancient Greek and Roman artworks show they were passionate about paint
The Daily Mail
The Daily Mail
If you've ever wondered why the ancient Greeks and Romans were so averse to colour when it came to their statues and buildings, it might be time for a re-think. Because although the common perception is that they...
Ultraviolet light reveals bright paint on ancient Greek statues
The Examiner
The Examiner
Ancient Greek statues are white stone carvings with one thing in common, a lack of color. Museums and textbooks are full of them, but the images are misleading. New research with modern light technology has shown that...
Rufus Wainwright with special guest Martha Wainwright to perform at The Greek on Friday, August 20
The Examiner
The Examiner
Rescuing the heart of Athens
Kathimerini
Kathimerini
The historic center of Athens has sunk to an unprecedented level of degradation. Any half-hearted efforts by the capital’s mayor and the state have proven to be a complete failure in terms of safeguarding the area’s...
Full moon, empty Acropolis; Pay dispute in Greece kills site's annual nocturnal opening
Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Sentinel
UGA, Aaron Murray, give fans reason for optimism with 55-7 win over Louisiana-Lafayette in Athens
The Examiner
The Examiner
Georgia Bulldogs A.J. Green and Washaun Ealey were on the bench for the 2010 season opener v. Louisiana-Lafayette, but that did not stop the Dawgs from defeating the Ragin’ Cajuns soundly, 55-7. Two questions that have...


